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UCT researchers reveal humidity’s deadly role in bird deaths during heatwaves A collaborative study by the University of Cape Town (UCT), the University of Pretoria (UP), the University of the Witwatersrand and the South African National Biodiversity Institute has found that high humidity significantly exacerbates the threat of lethal hyperthermia in small birds during extreme heat events. The findings raise serious concerns about the survival of species in hot, humid regions under climate change and highlight the importance of South Africa’s leading research institutions collaborating to understand and address climate risks to biodiversity. 15 Oct 2025 Media release

UCT study flags gaps in surgical training A University of Cape Town (UCT) study examining South Africa’s two-year medical internship programme has highlighted persistent challenges in surgical training. 14 Oct 2025 Media release

UCT analysis maps coal mine jobs most at risk in SA’s energy transition The global energy transition from fossil fuels to clean energy is putting increasing pressure on coal mining. 13 Oct 2025 Media release

UCT lecture to reflect on Africa, knowledge and the postcolonial university The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Professor Suren Pillay from the Centre for African Studies will present his lecture on Tuesday, 21 October 2025. 13 Oct 2025 Media release

UCT to host Africa’s first-ever Times Higher Education World Academic Summit The University of Cape Town (UCT) has been announced as hosts for the Times Higher Education (THE) World Academic Summit (WAS) 2026. 09 Oct 2025 Media release

UCT climbs 16 places on THE rankings to remain top in Africa The University of Cape Town (UCT) has again affirmed its status as Africa’s top university, achieving a global rank of 164 in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2026. 09 Oct 2025 Media release

UCT researchers reshape the story of human evolution through the Taung Child The University of Cape Town (UCT) has partnered with ARC documentary channel to produce Unburied Season 2: The Taung Child. 09 Oct 2025 Media release

UCT researcher questions high-tech policing tools amid Cape Flats gun violence The University of Cape Town (UCT)’s Grant Oosterwyk is driving an important conversation on the role of technology in addressing violence. 07 Oct 2025 Media release

UCT and Council for the Built Environment partner to reshape SA’s infrastructure The University of Cape Town (UCT) and the Council for the Built Environment (CBE) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). 07 Oct 2025 Media release

UCT Rowing Club makes history with third consecutive USSA Boat Race title The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Rowing Club has won the University Sports South Africa (USSA) Boat Race title for an impressive third consecutive year. 07 Oct 2025 Media release

UCT launches African Hub to lead AI safety and governance debates The University of Cape Town (UCT) and the Global Centre on AI Governance (GCG) launched the African Hub on AI Safety, Peace, and Security on 28 September 2025. 07 Oct 2025 Media release

White eggs, black wombs: UCT lecture explores reproduction as a global marketplace The University of Cape Town (UCT) Professor Amrita Pande will deliver her inaugural lecture on Wednesday, 15 October 2025. 06 Oct 2025 Media release

UCT climate experts selected for key roles in UN IPCC Report The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has selected five authors from UCT for its Seventh Assessment Report (AR7). 06 Oct 2025 Media release

Methane emissions from coal mines may be far higher than official estimates A report by the University of Cape Town (UCT) and Swaniti Global has found that methane emissions from South Africa’s coal mines may be far higher than currently reported. 03 Oct 2025 Media release

South African graduates face toughest path to adulthood yet, UCT report reveals A new report by the University of Cape Town (UCT) has revealed that South African graduates find the transition to adulthood more challenging than ever. 03 Oct 2025 Media release

Surgical care is not a luxury; it is a human right – UCT virtual summit told Clinicians must start thinking about what quality care could look like in the African context. 02 Oct 2025 Media release

Einstein Cross opens a new window into studying dark matter in the distant Universe An international team of astronomers, including one from the University of Cape Town (UCT), has spotted a very rare sight in the early Universe: a galaxy that appears as an “Einstein Cross”. 01 Oct 2025 Media release

UCT places wellbeing at the core of its mission with new centre The University of Cape Town (UCT) has reinforced its commitment to holistic higher education by launching the Centre for Wellbeing and Flourishing. 01 Oct 2025 Media release

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